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RHP Hands Over Keys to 14 Apartments for Refugee Families in Vrbas, Serbia
Today, an additional 14 refugee families in Vrbas, Serbia celebrated the momentous occasion of receiving the keys to their newly constructed apartments as part of the Regional Housing Programme (RHP).
The ceremony, presided over by Nataša Stanisavljević, Commissioner for Refugees and Migration of the Republic of Serbia (KIRS), saw the presence of esteemed guests including Gerhard Salzer, Programme Manager at the European Union Delegation to Serbia; Jasna Bjelica, Member of the Council for Social Affairs of Vrbas Municipality; and Jovan Lazarov, Chief of Cabinet of the Public Sector Projects Implementation Unit Ltd., among others.
Ratomir Pajović, a grateful RHP beneficiary, expressed immense relief upon receiving the keys to his secure new home. “We have faced countless struggles,” he explained. “I worked tirelessly, day and night, in various jobs just to afford the rent. This new apartment will be our salvation.” Commending the beneficiaries on their newfound homes, Ms. Bjelica remarked, “This magnificent RHP building, made possible by the European Union and other generous donors, will now serve as the home for 14 families. By receiving their keys, these refugee families are embarking on a fresh chapter in their lives.”
Photo credits: RHP
Source: RHP
